[Fitness, Health and Happiness]: One Little Word Captured

One Little Word Captured

May 22, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 20

I've had She... by Kobi Yamada for years and always wanted this particular quote to apply to me. Now it does.

Capturing my word each week has become routine. An image that captures my eye. Words that inspire me.

Link up here!

May 22, 2011 5:29:43 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography, Quotes

May 15, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 19

A running shoe ad campaign, RUNinspired, that I couldn't resist capturing. I added the text to journal an idea of the thoughts that came to mind when I saw the ad.

Wow. We're already at 19 weeks of OLW Captured. What did your word inspire this week?

Time to link up. [And] take a minute to visit the other participant's blogs and leave a comment.

May 15, 2011 6:06:52 PM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Running

May 07, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 18

This week I needed a reminder. A few words was all it took to feel like I've taken 10 steps backwards. It's to be expected. Right?

I look forward to seeing more of your one little word journey. And to everyone that has joined weekly or otherwise. Thank you.

Now the link up!

May 7, 2011 5:41:15 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Quotes

May 01, 2011

One Little Word Blog Hop || April

One Little Word | Embrace [who I am]

One little word can have a big impact on your life. A journey shared.

A glimpse of One Little Word 2011. April.

Edited: All day I've been trying to come up with the words that say what this project means to me.

it's becoming more than I ever expected
I'm happy with how my weekly routine includes OLW Captured. It helps tremendously with the monthly journaling.
I love reading about the OLW journey of others and seeing change and progress.
Week 17 of One Little Word Captured truly touched my heart and opened my eyes.

If you started here, at my blog, and want to start from the beginning, go to Margie's blog at http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog.

Your next stop on the OLW Blog Hop is Sam at http://learncreatedo.wordpress.com/.

Thank you for visiting. Look for the May OLW Blog Hop on June 1.

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

1. Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog
2. Lisa Allen http://paperpapereverywhere.blogspot.com/
3. Abbey R. http://athomewiththerichardsfamily.blogspot.com/
4. Jill C. http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ <----- YOU ARE HERE
5. Sam http://learncreatedo.wordpress.com/
6. Amanda K. http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com/
7. Cheri A. http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com/
8. Rebekah P. http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
9. Lynn W. http://crafty-creativity.blogspot.com/
10. Nikki http://www.inkyart.com.au/
11. Monica B2 http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/
12. Chrissy http://getcraftywithchrissy.blogspot.com/
13. Jen www.byjen.com
14. Monica B1 http://www.Scraplifters.blogspot.com
15. Katrina http://k84mansramblings.blogspot.com
16. Julie Ann http://julieannshahin2.blogspot.com/
17. Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
18. Donna http://www.donnabryantdurand.blogspot.com
19. Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com
20. Jamie http://jmpgirl.blogspot.com/
21. Karen http://womenontractors.blogspot.com/

Photos are a combination of 2 weekly challenges:

One Little Word | Captured. It's never too late to join.

And 52 Week Project.

May 1, 2011 7:12:51 AM | Blog Hop, One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 30, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 17 (somehow my weeks are off so another week 17)

This week my OLW is about my daughter, Alyssa, who all too quickly is growing up. She listens to everything I say and watches everything I do and that is a part of the person she will become. What am I teaching her?

Last weekend I came to a realization that what I'm saying to my daughter and my actions are in some ways contradictory. So often I've told her "just do you best" or "I'm proud of you no matter what" or "you tried and look what you've accomplished." But, at the same time [insert contradiction] I would never give myself and actually follow the same advice. I wouldn't hear those words as meant for me.

So, if for no other reason, I have to see this through. For her.

One last note. My thoughts this week were not just about my daughter. The same idea applies but in a different way to my son. No doubt I will add a focus on my son, Alec, to my OLW album.

Lastly, I came across this video that fit perfectly with my thoughts this week.

Must see video for all parents.

Body Image PSA from Vianca Lugo on Vimeo.

My OLW is proving to be bigger than I ever expected.

Link up anyone? Share your journey, thoughts, struggles, and progress.

Have a great weekend!

Apr 30, 2011 6:19:56 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 23, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 17

Keeping it simple. Thoughts for journaling.

There are a lot of blogs and web sites dedicated to this concept of liking who you are. Has that always been the case or am I just now noticing them?
I'm not alone.
I love that I'm running again.
Remind myself that I can do this. Especially on those days when it seems impossible.
So incredibly thankful for having Chad in my life.

Now the link up! Please take a few minutes to visit the participant's blogs and leave a comment. Your words, support and encouragement go along way.

Apr 23, 2011 8:26:28 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 16, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week 16

Keeping up the momentum, motivation and progress.

Our 16th week of linking up.

Have a great weekend!

Apr 16, 2011 8:36:19 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 09, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week Fourteen

I didn't find my flash card so I had to retake week fourteen's photo. I joined Jill's I Am Beautiful Project.

[Believe]

Week Fifteen

I realized that so far the biggest challenge with my OLW, Embrace [who I am], has been to make a conscious effort to not just go through the actions but to actually believe that it's possible. Keep an open mind.

This week was (and still is) a challenge! As of Thursday limitations were forced on me by having to have surgery. No running (that's like telling me I can't eat). Circumstances beyond my control. Frustration. And even embarrassed.

I will get through this. I have a plan. A plan to stay as active as possible. A plan that will keep me strong during recovery.

I will modify my strength training
I will modify my diet for the reduced level of activity
I will remember why I love to run
I will remind myself that this is temporary
I will be grateful that I am healthy
Remember that I didn't do anything to cause this
Remember that I will be able to run more than 5 miles without pain :)

The remarkable joy of discovering that who I really am is much better than the who I once pretended to be. -John Bingham

What challenges have you faced?

Have a great weekend!

And the link up!

Apr 9, 2011 7:51:54 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 02, 2011

One Little Word || Captured

Week Fourteen

Prevailing thoughts at the moment...

Last week was one of the longest weeks ever!

and

Is it ever going to actually feel like spring? I'm ready for warm weather and sunshine.

and

I"m so glad Chad is home after being out of town all week.

Another quote to add to my album.

"What is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself." -Anna Quindlen

She's right. It is hard. Some days it feels like it's getting easier.

And the link up!

Apr 2, 2011 5:32:46 AM | One Little Word, One Little Word Captured, Photography

April 01, 2011

One Little Word Blog Hop || March

One Little Word | Embrace [who I am]

One little word can have a big impact on your life. A journey shared.

A glimpse of One Little Word 2011. A glimpse of Jan - March.
(Note: on the 2 up photo pages the top photo is OLW Captured and the bottom photo is my 52 Week Project self portraits)

Keeping it simple and doable. A work in progress.

And a song that my husband, Chad, mentioned to me. A song that reminds me of how he makes me feel. He loves me. The perfectly imperfect me. I just need to decide how I want to include the lyrics in the album.

Feel free to join One Little Word || Captured anytime. Great ideas, support, encouragement and inspiration shared by the participants. While completing each page with photos and journaling I realized that my weekly commitment to capturing EMBRACE is invaluable to the completion of this project. Simply copy and paste the journaling to complete the pages. Click the link or the button above for details.

If you're curious about past OLW Captured challenge posts click 13 weeks of OLW Captured

If you'd like to find out more about the weekly self portrait challenge visit Kim at 52 Week Project.

Relax, grab a favorite beverage and visit the blog hop blogs for a glimpse of One Little Word 2011.

If you started here, at my blog, and want to start from the beginning, go to Margie's blog at http://xnomads.typepad.com/.

Your next stop on the OLW Blog Hop is Lisa at http://makeyourownescape.blogspot.com/.

Thank you for visiting. Look for the April OLW Blog Hop on May 1.

1.Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog

2.Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com

3. Donna Bryant http://donnabryantdurand.blogspot.com

4. Joy www.undiscoveredjoy.blogspot.com

5. Jan http://mysimplelittlelife.typepad.com

6. Jamie http://jmpgirl.blogspot.com/